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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.32, 977.36 and 439.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.32, 977.36 and 439.81 is: 659.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.32 : 977.36 = 439.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.32/977.36 = 439.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.32x = 977.36 × 439.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.32x = 429,856.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,856.03/651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.98

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